Happy November everyone! Now that the holiday season is just around the corner, someone is bound to break out the camera, for better or for worse...

But never fear! Whether you’re trying to get a picture of that gorgeous turkey, dogs in Christmas outfits, or even a full family photo, here are a few tips and tricks to make it a little easier.

Here are the top 10 tips from Kodak: 1. Look your subject in the eye 2. Use a plain background 3. Use flash outdoors 4. Move in close 5. Move it from the middle 6. Lock the focus 7. Know your flash’s range 8. Watch the light 9. Take some vertical pictures 10. Be a picture director